SOC 41-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers — Daphne
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL · 10 metro areas compared
At $44,890, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in Daphne, AL tracks the national median of $48,520 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $44,890, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in Daphne, AL tracks the national median of $48,520 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $34,930 and $59,640. The lowest tenth earn under $28,470, while the highest tenth earn more than $76,300.
The area has 1,620 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.58 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Huntsville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $47,430. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 151st of 269 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,470 | −41.3% |
| 25th | $34,930 | −28.0% |
| Median (50th) | $44,890 | −7.5% |
| 75th | $59,640 | +22.9% |
| 90th | $76,300 | +57.3% |
| Mean | $49,570 | +2.2% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntsville | $47,430 | 2,490 | |
| 2 | Decatur | $47,090 | 660 | |
| 3 | Birmingham | $46,210 | 5,860 | |
| 4 | Montgomery | $45,480 | 1,750 | |
| 5 | Tuscaloosa | $44,950 | 1,210 | |
| 6 | Auburn | $44,630 | 880 | |
| 7 | Mobile | $44,600 | 2,060 | |
| 8 | Anniston | $44,350 | 590 | |
| 9 | Florence | $43,960 | 830 | |
| 10 | Dothan | $43,410 | 990 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Daphne run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $44,890 goes as far as $50,552 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,552US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,890 a year, 7.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,470 to $76,300 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,620 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Huntsville, at $47,430.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in Daphne, AL?
The median annual wage is $44,890, or $21.58 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,520, so pay in Daphne, AL is 7.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Daphne, AL earns more than $76,300 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,470 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Huntsville, at $47,430 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,620 jobs in this occupation in Daphne, AL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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